Mike sat in the middle of his living room floor trying to understand what just happand and how. Someone in the town had killed Beth and Erin and she said two down five to go he thought. James just died but who was the second he questioned to himself? James hung out with alot of people a year ago so he couldn't put his finger on it but he wouldn't give up.
Beth ran with the crow overhead watching Mark thru the birds eyes as he made his way back to his boat. Beth had lingered at Mikes so Mark had a head start. She caught up to him about half way back and just staied far enough back to not alert him he was being followed. Mark was walking fast and cussing under his breath as he marched. After a few minutes he arrived at his boat and jumped onto the deck yelling Brandi you still here? He opened the door to the cabin and repeated Brandi you there? Damn he said slamming the door shut why doesn't anyone listen?
Mark jumped as a loud caw sounded behind him. Shit he yeld turning to see the crow perched on the bow of his boat. Ah What the hell am I going to do now he gruntted turnning away from the bird? He jumped again as a hooded woman sitting on top of his boat cabin spoke;I'd send out a s.o.s she said because your in trouble. Is the goal tonight to give me a hart attack he yeld first the damn bird then you? Something like that said the girl. He could barley see her face at all but he could make out the painted lips. Why are you painted up its not holloween and your not in the theater laughed Mark?
I used to be said the woman but now you could say I'm just a free spirit she laughed. You are really strange has anyone ever told you that asked Mark still smileing? A few times yes said the woman and by the way Mike isn't out to get you and your friends I am. Why would that be lady I don't know your crazy ass stated Mark still smileing? you don't beleive me? well let me tell you Nathan died like a coward she laughed. Who are you he asked again this time the smile was not on his face?
A victim who just wants justice said the girl standing up ontop his cabin roof. Ok lady I suck at riddles and get the hell off my roof he yeld. She jumpped down to the deck from the roof and barley even made a sound. Light on your feet huh Mark laughed? She took three steps toward him before he picked up a fillet knife off the deck and waved it at her as a warning. Poor Mark doesn't get it yet said the girl pulling her hood back.
Mark looked her in the eyes and the reality kicked in. No way you lived no fucking way he sounded like he was trying to convince himself of that fact. No Mark I didn't but I'm here and so are you but my son is dead and gone so I'm here to make those responsible for that pay with there lives she stated. Mark Looked worried but still on gaurd. She stepped toward him and he swung the knife in a tight arcing motion cutting her hand witch she held up for him to see it heal. Oh hell he moaned. Thats were I'm sending you Mark with your two friends and the rest will follow. Mark made a forward stab catching Beth in the gut. She held his right hand that he used to stab her in place with her left not letting the knife be pulled out and grabbed his throat with her right hand. He grunted trying to pry her hand off with his free hand. She shoved him backward and he stagged and fell to his butt. Mark jumpped to his feet but there was no sign of Beth. Where did you go bitch he yeld at the air?Behind you said Beth's calm voice in his ear. Mark spun to be face to face with Beth before a sharp pain in his stomach caused him to look down. Beth had plunged the knife deep into his gut all the way to the hilt of the fillet knife and she was twisting it now.
Yo...you st..abbed me,you bitch. Oh just repaying the favor you and your friends did to me and my son said Beth. Mark fell away from her and to the ground. He turned to a push up position to try and push himself back to his feet. The fillet knife came to rest on the left side of his neck just under his ear her arm was under his chin from the right side. This is a kinder fate than you guys gave my son she said before slideing the knife all the way across his neck to his right ear. Mark squeeled for half a second the gurgled as he was still sqirming around his deck trying to inhale air instead of his own blood. Beth watched him as he moved less and less it only took a minute or so and he had stopped moving all together. She dropped the knife at his feet and walked away.
Frank Myers was tired and fed up; He just wanted to go back to bed but do to a murder he would be up for awhile. He had already cleaned up the mess at the bar and filed two reports one that stated it was a suicide and the other what he really thought. Now he had to talk to that waitress girl Mark had been seeing lately. 7:00am and he was on his way to wake Mark and his girlfriend if he had to be awake so did they he thought to hell with there rest.
Frank pulled into the dock parking area and started walking toward the boats anf noticed a crowd around the boat he knew belonged to Mark. Shit he said to himself as he aproached the crowd. Damn Frank you got here fast said a hefty bearded man. Fast what are you talking about Teddy Frank asked? Well we just called your office to report Mark is dead replied Teddy. What the hell is going on in this town grumbled Frank walking thru the crowd to see the bloody mess on the boat. Mark was completly white his blood drained all over his deck witch was now hard and sticky. Frank stepped onto the boat avoiding the huge pool of coaugulated blood and used a napkin to pick up the fillet knife at Marks feet. He looked at Teddy and said I'll get the ambulance out her to move the body you get a presure washer and clean off this deck. Isn't there evidence on the deck asked Teddy? No I have the Evidence and a suspect I just need to figure out who she is said Frank. She you think a girl did this asked Teddy? Just do what I say Frank grunted turning and heading back to his car. He got into his car reached into the glove box and pulled out a sanwich baggie he usually used to take leftovers home from the dinner and put the fillet knife in the bag.
Frank called his son on his way back to his office to tell him to gather his remaining friends find Brandi and bring her to his office. He arrived at 8:30am and went into his office sat in his chair pushed his bird books to the side and laid his head down on his arms. It seemed like only a moment before he awoke to the sound of thunder outside his office and rain beating his windows. Great he laughed sitting back in his char again closeing his eyes. A knock a minute later caused him to sit up. Come in he said glanceing at the clock that read 10:45am. Jimmy,Tim,Chris,and Brandi walked in she looked terrified. Who was the girl you waited on last night with the hood asked Frank to Brandi? I don't know I tried to see but all I could make out was what looked like a black painted smile wimppered Brandi. Fair enough what about last night wern't you with Mark questioned Frank? Yeah then he flipped out about Nathan and went to go after Mike saying Mike was out to get him cried Brandi. Well someone was he was found dead on his boat. Brandi took the advice the stranger gave her and kept her mouth shut about running into her on the boat. You may go Brandi Frank said pointing toward the door. As she left Frank waited for the door to close behind her.
Maybe Mark had the right idea Mike is the only person still dwelling on the past said Frank maybe the girl is just a coincidence looking around the room. Tim laughed and shook his head. What Tim if you have something to say spit it out yeld Frank? Well James maybe Nathan doubt it but no way Mike could have taken Mark out said Tim. why is that asked Frank? Because Mark wasn't a puss who would have laid down when threatend said Tim still shaking his head. Then who the girl laughed Frank? I don't know said Tim your the cop figure it out. Well thank you I will said Frank I'm going to go check out Mike to see what I find. Chris was staying silent he was worried but didn't want that to show he just listened to everyone bickering. Alright everyone out of my office yeld Frank and watch your backs I don't feel like being kept awake another night haveing to clean up one of your deaths. After they left the office Chris mentioned he was heading over to the mall to pick up some new shoes his current ones were begining to come apart at the heel. Tim and Jimmy also parted way Tim had not really seen eye to eye with Jimmy since that night on the docks.
Chris stepped outside and the sun was invisable behind the clouds it was a bit chili and the rain was comming down in a steddy drizzle. Chris walked to his car got in and drove away headed toward the town mall. Ten minutes later he pulled into a parking space and tuned off his car. He got out and turnned toward the doorway of the mall when a loud Caw made him jump. Geez he moaned turrning to see a large crow perched on his car roof. Hey get he yeld flailing his hands at the bird witch didn't budge. Whatever said Chris turning away but if you poop on my car your dead. He went into the mall and said Hi to a couple of people he knew as he browsed around. He stopped by the food court and picked up a large drink and head toward the shoe store. He entered the store and picked up a few pair to look at and was actualy in good spirits until he glances out into the main strip of the mall and saw a hooded woman her face hidden by the hood only the painted smile visable. Chris dropped his soda and turrned to run anywhere away from the hooded lady but stumbeled over a small shoe display falling into a whole shelf of shoes.
Store workers came running to him are you ok they asked as he scurried to his feet and looked past them to see if the girl was still there. She wasn't. Yeah fine he said gabbing some boxes of shoes and helping to put the shoes back. Ten or fifteen minutes passed and the shoes were back where they belonged but his nerves were shaky. He glanced out at the strip again no creepy smile girl he laughed. Chris bought a pair of white shoes and headed out of the shop when he saw her again fifteen maybe twenty feet away just standing there her smile again the only thing visable. He turnned went back into the shoe store and asked the lady behind the counter to use the phone. The girl was clearly thinking Chris had lost his mind but agreed and handed him the phone. He dialed the number to the police station to get in touch with Frank.
It rang 4 times then the machine picked up. Shit Frank I think lady death is after me get in touch with me as soon as you get this he winned. The girl behind the counter smiled politely as she took the phone back. Thanks he said heading back into the main strip. He looked around the hooded woman was nowhere to be seen. Quickly he went to the exit and ran full speed to his car. The crow still perched on his roof Cawed at him as he approached. God damned bird he moaned putting his key in the lock of his car. He was feeling paniced already but whin a hand gripped his throat he really freaked. Get in said a cool female voice. Ok he stammered clearly scared sliding into his seat. She slid into the back seat and he closed the door. Drive she said drive toward your house she said leaning back. Even in his mirror all he could see was her smile and he was scarred. He turnned onto the road that lead toward the docks and punched the pedal hard. The cars speed climmed fast to 60 mph the girl in the back seat was still smileing. Are you trying to be brave she laughed? Keep smileing bitch he yeld pushing cruise control and throwing himself out of the car. He regreted his decition right away as he hit the pavement he felt a tearing pain in his knees and arms.
He rolled about 75 feet and came to res on a curb thru glossy eyes he saw the girl looking at him while the car went over the docks and into the water. Chris tried to stand but was hurtting bad the rain was pelting his face. After a few moments he got to his feet blood was caked to his chest,face and legs. His jeans were shreaded and his shirt was sticking to his road rash wounds. In pain and loosing blood he turned toward the police station and began to limp toward it.
Frank arrived at Mike's house at about noon the rain was comming down steady as he walked up to Mike's door and knocked. Mike opened his door ad invited the officer in out of the rain. Look Mike I gotta ask said Frank did you see Mark last night? Yeah he tried to knock my head off over something said Mike. Why did he attack you asked Frank? I don't know he said I was the only one who still cared and swung at me answered Mike why did he say it happend diffrent? Actually he hasn't said anything his throat was slit on his boat last night said frank. Oh hell Mike sighed. Yeah just tring to figure out what happand the whole night Frank stated. Well I hope you find the killer thats scary that there here a year after Beth was killed said Mike. Yeah scary said Frank turning to head for the door when a photo caught his eye. Beth with Erin she was wearing the black and white clown make-up. He froze in place said nothing then nodded toward Mike as he headed out the door.
Frank arrived back at his office around 1:30pm looking forward to just relaxing. He walked into his office sat at his desk and hit play on his answering machine. Shit Frank I think lady death is after me get in touch with me as soon as you get this. Damn Frank moaned sitting back up ready to leave his office in search for Chris. He didn't have to search because his door burst open and Chris stood before him bleeding everywhere. Frank he yeld blood leaking from his mouth she was after me I think I just killed her moaned Chris. Well it doesn't look like she did you any favors either Frank said pulling out a first aid kit. She grabbed me as I was getting in my car she was sitting in the back with that paited smile and I floored it set cruise control and left out shes in the ocean man blurted Chris in on long sentance. Ok I'll check it out but you get to the hospital you hear me Frank said pointing at Chris?
Yeah Make shure that bitch is dead Chris moaned. Frank ran out of the room jumped in his car and headed toward the docks. Chris sat down in the chair in Frank's office to rest a moment he picked up one of Frank's bird watching magazines and skipped through a few pages before throwing it on the desk and opening one of the drawers. Nothing of intrest he moaned shutting it. Caw! Chris lept to his feet then cussed because of the pain. The big black crow was perched on the window sil outside the office. Damned bird leave me alone yeld Chris almost in tears.
That was a fun ride Chris you wann go again said a female voice that made Chris want to faint. He grabbed the pen off of the desk spun around and planted it deep in the side of the girl just under her right side rib cage. She groaned a bit the chopped hi in the throat with her left hand and kicked his feet with her right leg. Chris went down hard and it hurt worse thanks to his road rash. She pulled the pen out of her side and laughed out loud. You know Chris all this could have been avoided if you just would have left my son alone said the woman. What are you talking about said Chris getting to his knees? Beth pulled her hood back and looked Chris in the eyes. Fuck no Chris moaned more than yeld. He was more terrified now than ever trying to get up. Beth grabbed his throat and lifted him from the floor back to the chair he was sitting in before.
Please he winned, forgive me. Beth leaned close and wispered no the as forceful as she could she thru him toward the door leading out. He slammed against the wall and then the ground. Ahhh He moaned crawling toward the exit. He pushed the wood door open and tried to crawl thru it but Beth kicked the door with a tremendous force smashing his head between the door and the wall. He convulsed and lay limp clearly dead. Beth pulled him from thedoor and sat him back in the chair a little presant for the captian when he got back from checking the empty car. As she left she smiled and said 4 down 3 to go.